Obole - Charles II en tant qu'empereur, Arles

发行方 Lower Burgundy, Kingdom of
年份 875-877
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 1 Obol (1⁄480)
货币 Pound (855-933)
材质 Silver
重量 0.48 g
直径
厚度
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Hammered
方向 Variable alignment ↺
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 Gariel Car#XL/12, Morrison#1497-1498; 1510-1513, Prou Car#870, Depeyr Car#66, PA#4780
正面描述 Cross in a circle of dots, legend around it.
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 ✠ CΛRLVS INPERΛT
背面描述 Carolinian monogram within a circle of dots, legend all around.
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 ✠ ΛRELΛ CIVIS ✠
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 ND (875-877) - -
Numisquare 编号 1977233590
附加信息

Historical Context: This obole, struck in Arles between 875 and 877, marks the brief but significant imperial reign of Charles II, Charles the Bald. Crowned Emperor in December 875, his authority over Lower Burgundy was vital amidst the fracturing Carolingian Empire. This coinage, bearing his imperial title, served as a tangible assertion of his universal claim, even as his power faced increasing challenges. The strategic Arles mint underscored its importance within his domain during this turbulent period of succession.

Artistry: The engraver remains anonymous, typical for Carolingian coinage. Stylistically, the obole

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